27 (A)nor give [a]place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather (B)let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something (C)to give him who has need. 29 (D)Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but (E)what is good for necessary [b]edification, (F)that it may impart grace to the hearers.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:27 an opportunity
  2. Ephesians 4:29 building up

27 and do not give the devil a foothold.(A) 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(B) doing something useful with their own hands,(C) that they may have something to share with those in need.(D)

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(E) but only what is helpful for building others up(F) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

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